Origin
Hampden, MA
Late night in Hampden on Sunday
Local time
12:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hampden, MA to Quincy, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 1m
Distance
87 mi
140 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 53m
★
6 AM
2h 1m
8 AM
2h 19m
10 AM
2h 8m
12 PM
2h 6m
3 PM
2h 8m
5 PM
2h 18m
8 PM
1h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hampden, MA
Italo Melo
Quincy, MA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 87-mile journey from Hampden, MA to Quincy, MA is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking just over 2 hours. With a fuel cost estimated at $14, it's an economical option for a quick regional hop within Massachusetts. The route is primarily highway-focused, making it a straightforward drive. Given its relatively short duration and manageable distance, you won't need to worry about overnight stays. This drive offers a practical way to connect two points within the Northeast region without extensive planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43.5 miles from Hampden, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 55.6 mi | 1h 6m |
| Sturbridge Road | 4 mi | 5m |
| Southeast Expressway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Lower Hampden Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Brimfield Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| Palmer Road | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Newport Avenue Extension | 2.3 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 55.6 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampden, MA and Quincy, MA.
1
Start on Chapin Road
10 ft
·
2 sec
·
Chapin Road
2
Turn right onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Main Street
3
Keep slight right at fork onto Scantic Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Scantic Road
4
Turn left onto South Monson Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Monson Road
5
Continue on Lower Hampden Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Lower Hampden Road
6
Keep slight left at fork onto Ely Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Ely Road
7
At end of road, turn right onto High Street
71 ft
·
5 sec
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High Street
8
Turn left onto Monument Drive
146 ft
·
8 sec
·
Monument Drive
9
Turn left onto MA 32
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
10
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Chestnut Street
11
Continue on Bethany Road
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Bethany Road
12
Continue on Brimfield Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Brimfield Road
13
Continue on Monson Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Monson Road
14
Continue on Main Palmer Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Main Palmer Road
15
Turn slight right onto US 20
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Palmer Road
16
Continue on US 20
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
17
Continue on US 20
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Sturbridge Road
18
Continue on US 20
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Brimfield Road
19
Continue on US 20
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
20
Continue on US 20
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Charlton Road
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
22
Merge onto I 84
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Wilbur Cross Highway
23
Merge onto I 90
56 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
24
Take the exit
512 ft
·
12 sec
Exit 134C-B-A
Toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
25
Keep slight left at fork
453 ft
·
10 sec
Exit 134C-B
Toward I 93 South, I 93 North: Quincy, Concord New Hampshire
26
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 134C
Toward I 93 South: Quincy
Use the slight left lane.
27
Merge onto I 93; US 1; MA 3
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Southeast Expressway
29
Take the exit onto MA 3A
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
MA 3A
Exit 12
Toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy
Use the slight right lane.
30
Merge onto MA 3A
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Gallivan Boulevard
31
Take the exit onto MA 3A
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
MA 3A
32
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 3A
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Hancock Street
Use the slight right lane.
33
Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Newport Avenue Extension
Use the right lane.
34
Turn left onto Adams Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Adams Street
35
Turn straight onto Hancock Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Hancock Street
36
Turn left onto Coddington Street
265 ft
·
8 sec
·
Coddington Street
Use the left lane.
37
Turn left onto Faxon Avenue
362 ft
·
15 sec
·
Faxon Avenue
Use the left lane.
38
Arrive at destination
Faxon Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 2-hour drive, departing outside of peak commuter hours will ensure a smoother experience, especially as you approach the Boston metropolitan area. Since the total distance is only 87 miles and requires no overnight stops, you have the flexibility to leave when it's most convenient. The longest continuous stretch on the Massachusetts Turnpike is over 55 miles, so plan your fuel and restroom breaks accordingly before embarking on that segment. Keep an eye on traffic conditions as you get closer to Quincy, as congestion can build up.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 43.5 miles from Hampden, MA, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 19 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.5 miles or 1h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Quincy, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Hampden, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hampden, MA
This is one driving day of about 87 miles and 2h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Hampden, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 55.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.5 miles from Hampden, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 235 decision points cluster between mile 78 and 83.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
78 mi into trip
|
~1h 44m in
Take the exit toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 134C-B-A
Toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshi...
8
78.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 45m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 93 South, I 93 North: Quincy, Concord New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 134C-B
Toward I 93 South, I 93 North: Quincy, Concord...
8
78.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 45m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 93 South: Quincy
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 134C
Toward I 93 South: Quincy
8
83.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 52m in
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MA 3A
Take the exit onto MA 3A toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 12
Toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy
7
83.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 54m in
|
MA 3A / Hancock Street
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 3A / Hancock Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.92 one way
$27.85 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $15.18 | $30.37 |
| premium | $4.82 | $16.52 | $33.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.21 | $38.42 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.34
Massachusetts Turnpike
(55.6 mi)
$3.34
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.13 | $4.18 |
| Efficient EV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.61 | $3.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.8 | 0 | $12.18 | $5.57 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Quincy, MA
Late night in Quincy on Sunday
Local time
12:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
7 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 1m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Adams National Historical Park
National Historical Park
From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...
1 mi from route
~1 min detour
$15
near mile 87
Park Closure: Historic Homes Closed for Season
Boston National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.
2 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 78
View on nps.gov
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 87
View on nps.gov
Minute Man National Historical Park
National Historical Park
At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 66
View on nps.gov
Salem Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Originally established in 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historical Park consists of nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the...
15 mi from route
~37 min detour
Free
near mile 78
View on nps.gov
New England National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...
17 mi from route
~42 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this 87-mile route, with 69% of the drive taking place on major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Massachusetts Turnpike, including a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 55.6 miles. The use of Sturbridge Road and the Southeast Expressway suggests a transition onto faster-paced, multi-lane corridors as you approach your destination. This drive is characterized by its efficiency and speed, rather than winding backroads.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.6 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Sturbridge Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 78 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 87 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 78 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 78.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 78.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hampden, MA to Quincy, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Concord New Hampshire along the way.
Concord New Hampshire
78 mi in
|
~1h 44m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 1m. Total distance: 87 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 55.6 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.34 in tolls one way, starting with Massachusetts Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Quincy, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 78 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 78.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 78.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Adams National Historical Park, Boston National Historical Park and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Quincy, MA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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